Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Missouri
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Missouri earn a median of $54,080 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,080
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($58,260)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,460
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,030; the top 10% earn over $79,470. Nationally the range is $39,500 to $81,350.
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- Billing and Posting Clerks$46,760 median in Missouri
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$47,960 median in Missouri
- Correspondence Clerks$43,400 median in Missouri
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43,540 median in Missouri
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,990 median in Missouri
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$46,010 median in Missouri
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Missouri
How much do payroll and timekeeping clerks make in Missouri?
The median is $54,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,030 and the top 10% earn over $79,470. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for payroll and timekeeping clerks?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $58,260). Living costs are not included.